Surly Bikes Recalls Bicycle Racks Due to Crash and Injury Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-12-06). Hazards: crash, injury. About 5,139 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20036 |
| Published | 2019-12-06 |
| Last updated | 2019-12-06 |
| Products | Surly front bicycle racks |
| Firm named in the title | Surly Bikes |
| Firms | Surly Bikes, a wholly-owned brand of Quality Bicycle Products Inc., of Bloomington, Minn. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 5,139 |
| Hazard classes | crash, injury |
| Remedy classes | repair, stop use |
| Sold | Bicycle stores nationwide and online at various websites from December 2015 through September 2019 for $110 and $150 for the 8-Pack Rack and 24-Pack Rack, respectively, and $1,350 for the Pack Rat complete bicycle with rack. |
Description
This recall involves all Surly 8-Pack Racks and Surly 24-Pack front bicycle racks and Pack Rat Bicycles equipped with these racks. The racks were sold in black and silver finishes, are made of tubular chromoly steel and are intended for use on the front of a bicycle.
Hazard
The recalled front bicycle rack can loosen and contact the front wheel, posing crash and injury hazards to the rider.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled bicycle racks immediately and contact the bike shop or online retailer where it was originally purchased to arrange for a free repair.
Incidents and injuries
Surly has received 15 reports of racks failing, including three reports of minor injuries including sprains and lacerations, and seven reports of serious injuries including a fractured vertebra.
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